Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame1000 Hall Fame Avenue (formerly West Columbus Avenue)Springfield, MA 01105 Downtown (neighborhood) 877-446-6752, 413-781-6500 www.hoophall.com www.facebook.com/BBHOF Popular Other Internet sources rate this place as above average FunInNewEngland Rating: (0 votes) Type: Sports Year Opened: 2002 Parking: Private lot (Free) Admission Fee: Yes (always) Child Friendly: Yes Museum dedicated to the players, coaches, and history of the sport of basketball; New state-of-the-art building. Previously located at building next-door from 1985 to 2002. Originally located at Springfield College from 1968 to 1985. Basketball was invented by James Naismith in Springfield in 1891. Get map or directions from Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, Bing Maps, or Mapquest Rate it yourself Submit your own review |